Anxiety Psychiatrists in Plandome, NY

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Water Gap Wellness Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Plandome, NY 11030
PLEASE NOTE – INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. DO NOT CONTACT UNLESS YOU ARE INTERESTED. Water Gap Wellness offers the most comprehensive and intensive Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Program in the Northeast. The Program requires a continuous commitment of 6 hours per day 6 days per week. Preferred housing is available. The Program includes 1 weekly session with a psychiatrist, 2 sessions with your primary therapist, and daily group sessions. Water Gap Wellness is an outpatient provider that accepts all private insurance. Located 75 miles from NYC and less than 100 miles from Philadelphia and Connecticut.
PLEASE NOTE – INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. DO NOT CONTACT UNLESS YOU ARE INTERESTED. Water Gap Wellness offers the most comprehensive and intensive Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Program in the Northeast. The Program requires a continuous commitment of 6 hours per day 6 days per week. Preferred housing is available. The Program includes 1 weekly session with a psychiatrist, 2 sessions with your primary therapist, and daily group sessions. Water Gap Wellness is an outpatient provider that accepts all private insurance. Located 75 miles from NYC and less than 100 miles from Philadelphia and Connecticut.
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Ayshea Monique Beswick
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, RN, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
Great Neck, NY 11020
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and adjustment disorders.
Every patient has diverse needs and is individual's and approach to treatment will be tailored to everyone's needs. A collaborative approach which may include both therapy and/or medication management. I encourage an honest, trustworthy relationship that will be beneficial in your journey to finding balance. I congratulate you on taking the steps towards finding a mental health partner, because together we will develop a treatment plan that is best suited for you and your current situation.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and adjustment disorders.
Every patient has diverse needs and is individual's and approach to treatment will be tailored to everyone's needs. A collaborative approach which may include both therapy and/or medication management. I encourage an honest, trustworthy relationship that will be beneficial in your journey to finding balance. I congratulate you on taking the steps towards finding a mental health partner, because together we will develop a treatment plan that is best suited for you and your current situation.
(516) 604-5122 View (516) 604-5122
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Joseph Sherman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, -BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roslyn, NY 11576
I am an experienced Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Master's Degree in Nursing from Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing. I was honored to receive Northwell Health’s Advanced Clinical Providers Recognition Award in the Department of Psychiatry in 2019. I work with a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and insomnia.
I am an experienced Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a Master's Degree in Nursing from Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing. I was honored to receive Northwell Health’s Advanced Clinical Providers Recognition Award in the Department of Psychiatry in 2019. I work with a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder and insomnia.
(516) 518-4464 View (516) 518-4464
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Dr. Roxanne Singer-Gheorghiu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, AGPCNP, AGNP-C, CDCES
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030  (Online Only)
Dr. Roxanne Singer, DNP is a triple Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She is passionate about providing empathetic, client-centered care for individuals whose lives are interrupted by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, schizophrenia, and OCD. Many of her clients seek help to manage emotions that feel uncontrollable, emotions like anger, frustration, sadness, grief, and loneliness.
Dr. Roxanne Singer, DNP is a triple Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She is passionate about providing empathetic, client-centered care for individuals whose lives are interrupted by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, schizophrenia, and OCD. Many of her clients seek help to manage emotions that feel uncontrollable, emotions like anger, frustration, sadness, grief, and loneliness.
(332) 244-9796 View (332) 244-9796
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Sagar Joshi
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577  (Online Only)
Hello, I’m a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of adults in New York. I believe in a holistic, non-judgmental approach where you have the space and freedom to share your thoughts without constraint. I specialize in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, relationship issues and trauma with a unique experience in treating those with cross-cultural issues.
Hello, I’m a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in the treatment of adults in New York. I believe in a holistic, non-judgmental approach where you have the space and freedom to share your thoughts without constraint. I specialize in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, life transitions, relationship issues and trauma with a unique experience in treating those with cross-cultural issues.
(516) 715-3294 View (516) 715-3294
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Arusha Farahani MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Manhasset, NY 11030  (Online Only)
Everyone deserves the chance to have a mind that is calm, clear and content. As a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist I treat an array of conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder and more. While I specialize in medication management I consider the individual as a whole and provide comprehensive treatment plans that include non-medication strategies to help you live your best life. I encourage a collaborative approach and want patients to be active in treatment planning and decision-making. [I do not accept insurance but I am happy to provide invoices for you to submit for out-of-network benefits.]
Everyone deserves the chance to have a mind that is calm, clear and content. As a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist I treat an array of conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder and more. While I specialize in medication management I consider the individual as a whole and provide comprehensive treatment plans that include non-medication strategies to help you live your best life. I encourage a collaborative approach and want patients to be active in treatment planning and decision-making. [I do not accept insurance but I am happy to provide invoices for you to submit for out-of-network benefits.]
(516) 203-4187 View (516) 203-4187
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Eryn Oberlander
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Great Neck, NY 11021
If your daughter or son is not optimally preparing for adulthood: has test or interview performance anxiety, is eating disordered, task-avoidant via marijuana/alcohol or gaming, self-defeating or shame-based, involved in demeaning relationships, putting themselves in harms way.
Board Certified NYS Licensed Yale and Columbia educated psychiatrist and graduate of Amherst College Summa Cum Laude Phi Beta Kappa. I specialize in freeing smart professionals from self-sabotaging emotional and behavioral patterns inhibiting success. If you are desiring to increase your satisfaction in work and personal relationships, wanting to identify your purpose and create joy, aiming to release habits that leak time and energy, wishing to transcend a childhood history of poor emotional parenting now interfering with bringing out your best ... My psychotherapy is transformational psychoeducation and I restore through re-story.
If your daughter or son is not optimally preparing for adulthood: has test or interview performance anxiety, is eating disordered, task-avoidant via marijuana/alcohol or gaming, self-defeating or shame-based, involved in demeaning relationships, putting themselves in harms way.
Board Certified NYS Licensed Yale and Columbia educated psychiatrist and graduate of Amherst College Summa Cum Laude Phi Beta Kappa. I specialize in freeing smart professionals from self-sabotaging emotional and behavioral patterns inhibiting success. If you are desiring to increase your satisfaction in work and personal relationships, wanting to identify your purpose and create joy, aiming to release habits that leak time and energy, wishing to transcend a childhood history of poor emotional parenting now interfering with bringing out your best ... My psychotherapy is transformational psychoeducation and I restore through re-story.
(646) 846-6148 View (646) 846-6148
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Joseph Scott Weiner
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Washington, NY 11050
Conditions I treat include depression, anxiety, grief, and bereavement as well as borderline personality disorder.
My mission is to make sure that my patients receive the most thoughtful, empathetic and contemporary treatment in a safe, comfortable, and confidential environment. When you call for a consultation, we'll spend a little time talking by phone so we can see if we're a good fit. If we decide to meet, decisions about your care will be made as a team, with you being the most important member. I am devoted to providing attentive care to all my patients. Please explore my website to learn more about my practice and my qualifications: www.weinermd.com
Conditions I treat include depression, anxiety, grief, and bereavement as well as borderline personality disorder.
My mission is to make sure that my patients receive the most thoughtful, empathetic and contemporary treatment in a safe, comfortable, and confidential environment. When you call for a consultation, we'll spend a little time talking by phone so we can see if we're a good fit. If we decide to meet, decisions about your care will be made as a team, with you being the most important member. I am devoted to providing attentive care to all my patients. Please explore my website to learn more about my practice and my qualifications: www.weinermd.com
(516) 336-4298 View (516) 336-4298
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Sam Shapiro
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Great Neck, NY 11023  (Online Only)
If you're struggling with low mood, anxiety, panic, OCD, mood swings, or PTSD symptoms and want to learn more, you can call for a free 15 minute consultation to speak with me directly, so you can get a sense of me, my treatment approach, and whether my practice can meet your needs.
If you're looking to manage depression, anxiety, OCD, mood swings, trauma, or DP/DR symptoms, my services can help. I'm a psychiatrist (MD) and my experience includes five years at one the largest university counseling centers in the country, private practice, community clinics, and working with veterans. What I offer: unhurried visits, thoughtful treatment discussions, collaboration, and a focus on meeting your personal goals. I'm knowledgeable about medications, as well as other options for feeling better ranging from therapy to complementary/CAM approaches. Please note: I am 'out-of-network' with insurances at this time.
If you're struggling with low mood, anxiety, panic, OCD, mood swings, or PTSD symptoms and want to learn more, you can call for a free 15 minute consultation to speak with me directly, so you can get a sense of me, my treatment approach, and whether my practice can meet your needs.
If you're looking to manage depression, anxiety, OCD, mood swings, trauma, or DP/DR symptoms, my services can help. I'm a psychiatrist (MD) and my experience includes five years at one the largest university counseling centers in the country, private practice, community clinics, and working with veterans. What I offer: unhurried visits, thoughtful treatment discussions, collaboration, and a focus on meeting your personal goals. I'm knowledgeable about medications, as well as other options for feeling better ranging from therapy to complementary/CAM approaches. Please note: I am 'out-of-network' with insurances at this time.
(516) 588-7257 View (516) 588-7257
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Ali Khan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030
My approach encompasses a broad spectrum of challenges, including mood disorders, anxiety, and ADHD.
I am a Clinical Assistant Professor in Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Inpatient Medical Director at Bellevue Hospital/NYU and Per-diem ER psychiatrist at Cohen's Children Hospital. My professional background involves working in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and community treatment, catering to individuals across all age groups. Beyond clinical practice, I have actively engaged with national medical organizations and contributed to initiatives supporting both physicians and patients. I have published widely in the form of case reports, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis.
My approach encompasses a broad spectrum of challenges, including mood disorders, anxiety, and ADHD.
I am a Clinical Assistant Professor in Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Inpatient Medical Director at Bellevue Hospital/NYU and Per-diem ER psychiatrist at Cohen's Children Hospital. My professional background involves working in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and community treatment, catering to individuals across all age groups. Beyond clinical practice, I have actively engaged with national medical organizations and contributed to initiatives supporting both physicians and patients. I have published widely in the form of case reports, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis.
(516) 914-8344 View (516) 914-8344
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Aimee Bensimhon
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Great Neck Plaza, NY 11021  (Online Only)
Aimee is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner that has experience in treating anxiety disorders, PTSD, depression, and ADHD.
Aimee is passionate about helping her patients thrive and strive for mental wellness while achieving their personal goals. She adopts a genuine and nonjudgmental approach to her practice to foster a safe and comfortable therapeutic space. She uses a person-centered approach while incorporating a good balance between psychotherapy, exploring lifestyle enhancements, and recommending medication.
Aimee is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner that has experience in treating anxiety disorders, PTSD, depression, and ADHD.
Aimee is passionate about helping her patients thrive and strive for mental wellness while achieving their personal goals. She adopts a genuine and nonjudgmental approach to her practice to foster a safe and comfortable therapeutic space. She uses a person-centered approach while incorporating a good balance between psychotherapy, exploring lifestyle enhancements, and recommending medication.
(201) 351-2732 View (201) 351-2732
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Ideal Mental Health and Wellness Care
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Port Washington, NY 11050
I offer specialized mental health services that cater to adults and children, providing expert support for individuals encountering various mental health conditions and symptoms. I am dedicated to supporting individuals facing various mental health conditions and symptoms, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, autism medication management, ADHD, ODD, and learning disabilities.
I offer specialized mental health services that cater to adults and children, providing expert support for individuals encountering various mental health conditions and symptoms. I am dedicated to supporting individuals facing various mental health conditions and symptoms, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, autism medication management, ADHD, ODD, and learning disabilities.
(347) 952-7689 View (347) 952-7689
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Michael Arena
Psychiatrist, DO, CGP, FAPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Great Neck, NY 11021
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist and a Certified Group Psychotherapist. I provide individual, group, family, and/or couple's therapy along with medication management when it is needed. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety/stress, feelings of emptiness, relationship problems, self-hatred/sabotage, oppressive perfectionism, indecisiveness, or a general unhappiness with life, I can assist you in managing and overcoming these difficulties.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist and a Certified Group Psychotherapist. I provide individual, group, family, and/or couple's therapy along with medication management when it is needed. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety/stress, feelings of emptiness, relationship problems, self-hatred/sabotage, oppressive perfectionism, indecisiveness, or a general unhappiness with life, I can assist you in managing and overcoming these difficulties.
(516) 730-9717 View (516) 730-9717
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Shahnaz Malekan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Great Neck, NY 11021
I was trained to utilize medication management to treat mood disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD.
I am a highly compassionate child, adolescent adult psychoanalyst and psychiatrist.I speak several languages including Farsi,have had the pleasure of working with patients of all ages from various cultures. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults especially college students. While at UCLA I was awarded the Certificate of Honor in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement In Human Relations and Communication which led me to pursue a career in psychiatry.
I was trained to utilize medication management to treat mood disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD.
I am a highly compassionate child, adolescent adult psychoanalyst and psychiatrist.I speak several languages including Farsi,have had the pleasure of working with patients of all ages from various cultures. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults especially college students. While at UCLA I was awarded the Certificate of Honor in Recognition of Outstanding Achievement In Human Relations and Communication which led me to pursue a career in psychiatry.
(516) 252-3176 View (516) 252-3176
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Tomer T. Levin M.D. Collaborative Care Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Great Neck, NY 11021
Are you depressed or anxious? Interested in considering a medication or understanding why your medications are not working? I am a depression & anxiety specialist. I help people with depression, anxiety, bipolar and OCD. Our goal will be to find the right medication for you. I use genetic testing to identify medications that are more effective and safer. I prescribe ketamine Spravato, two groundbreaking treatments that are not routinely available in most psychiatry offices. Tired of getting siloed care? I will collaborate closely with your therapist/doctor to drive total wellness, hence the name, "Collaborative Care Psychiatry."
Are you depressed or anxious? Interested in considering a medication or understanding why your medications are not working? I am a depression & anxiety specialist. I help people with depression, anxiety, bipolar and OCD. Our goal will be to find the right medication for you. I use genetic testing to identify medications that are more effective and safer. I prescribe ketamine Spravato, two groundbreaking treatments that are not routinely available in most psychiatry offices. Tired of getting siloed care? I will collaborate closely with your therapist/doctor to drive total wellness, hence the name, "Collaborative Care Psychiatry."
(516) 928-4079 View (516) 928-4079
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Scott Krakower
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
Manhasset, NY 11030
Dr. Krakower is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and formerly served as Unit Chief of Psychiatry at Northwell Health / Zucker Hillside Hospital. He is internationally recognized for his work with patients suffering from trauma, anxiety, video gaming, head injuries, coronavirus recovery, and addiction. He has provided expert opinion for hundreds of studies worldwide. He is recognized as a top physician by SuperDoctors and was a group recipient of the the Catchers in the Rye Humanitarian Award.
Dr. Krakower is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and formerly served as Unit Chief of Psychiatry at Northwell Health / Zucker Hillside Hospital. He is internationally recognized for his work with patients suffering from trauma, anxiety, video gaming, head injuries, coronavirus recovery, and addiction. He has provided expert opinion for hundreds of studies worldwide. He is recognized as a top physician by SuperDoctors and was a group recipient of the the Catchers in the Rye Humanitarian Award.
(347) 695-3075 View (347) 695-3075
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Adelle Schaefer
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Port Washington, NY 11050  (Online Only)
I have extensive training in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, psychosis, substance abuse, and many other psychiatric concerns.
My ideal patient is willing to be open and honest during sessions, motivated to improve their life, and desires to better understand themself. I enjoy working with individuals from many different backgrounds.
I have extensive training in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, psychosis, substance abuse, and many other psychiatric concerns.
My ideal patient is willing to be open and honest during sessions, motivated to improve their life, and desires to better understand themself. I enjoy working with individuals from many different backgrounds.
(516) 703-4332 View (516) 703-4332
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Stephanie English
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, PhD
Verified Verified
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577  (Online Only)
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed psychologist, and life coach with over 30 years of experience as a mental health professional. I work with clients who live in New York State and are considering medication to help them manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, attention deficits, amongst other diagnosis. I work with ALL clients and am particularly a good fit for those who are considering medication for the first time OR whose first experience with medication was less than ideal. I also offer life coaching for those ready to bounce back from depression/anxiety and create their ideal life.
I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner, licensed psychologist, and life coach with over 30 years of experience as a mental health professional. I work with clients who live in New York State and are considering medication to help them manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, attention deficits, amongst other diagnosis. I work with ALL clients and am particularly a good fit for those who are considering medication for the first time OR whose first experience with medication was less than ideal. I also offer life coaching for those ready to bounce back from depression/anxiety and create their ideal life.
(516) 548-6290 View (516) 548-6290
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Daphne Wang
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577  (Online Only)
I have a special interest in working with children with anxiety, depression, ADHD, as well as navigating the launch into adulthood.
Hello, I am Dr. Daphne Wang. I believe in a warm, collaborative approach, where I spend time getting to know and truly understand my patients and together with my clinical expertise, provide expertly tailored treatments. My training allows me to understand a person from their developmental beginnings and how they are shaped by biological, psychological and sociological aspects of their lives. I am also fluent in Mandarin and have extensive experience working with Chinese speaking patients and recognize the importance of providing culturally sensitive care.
I have a special interest in working with children with anxiety, depression, ADHD, as well as navigating the launch into adulthood.
Hello, I am Dr. Daphne Wang. I believe in a warm, collaborative approach, where I spend time getting to know and truly understand my patients and together with my clinical expertise, provide expertly tailored treatments. My training allows me to understand a person from their developmental beginnings and how they are shaped by biological, psychological and sociological aspects of their lives. I am also fluent in Mandarin and have extensive experience working with Chinese speaking patients and recognize the importance of providing culturally sensitive care.
(929) 605-5381 View (929) 605-5381
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Vanessa Barisano
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-, BC MSN, BSN
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roslyn, NY 11576
I have specialized training in Pregnancy/Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders.
My vision is for all women and mothers to feel worthy of mental health treatment without fear or judgement. Women have unique needs based on what stage of life they are in. Whether you are preconception, pregnant, postpartum or "empty nesting", I have the expertise to manage your needs. My passion is helping women navigate through all their transitions & difficulties with compassion and empathy!
I have specialized training in Pregnancy/Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders.
My vision is for all women and mothers to feel worthy of mental health treatment without fear or judgement. Women have unique needs based on what stage of life they are in. Whether you are preconception, pregnant, postpartum or "empty nesting", I have the expertise to manage your needs. My passion is helping women navigate through all their transitions & difficulties with compassion and empathy!
(631) 983-4653 View (631) 983-4653

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Anxiety Psychiatrists

What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.